Commission Unit: Things to consider when coming up with an idea

When coming up with ideas I will have to think about:

• The time scale we have to shoot and the amount of time we have to fill in the channels schedule - will the idea be interesting and exciting enough for a 10 minute documentary and would you have enough time to shoot it.
• Size and skill of my production team
• Camera and kit accessibility
• Be original - what is the unique selling point of the idea
• Accessibility - are the locations, characters and information you need accessible
• Who is your audience
• What is your budget - can you afford to do your idea
• What are the facts
• What are your commissioning details - what does the channel want
• Locations - where can you film, is it easily accessable, do you need permision
• Branding - what programmes does the channel already show and will your idea fit in with the channels style
• Legal Constraints - can you actually film your idea
• Treatment/ style of your idea - how are you going to film your idea